Custom E90 Wide Body Build

clgrubb144 · 01-27-2015, 09:57 PM

The last several months I've been working on a custom wide body for my e90 and the end is nearing. I only work on the car with my spare time (which isn't much) so it's taking me a while. Probably have 150 hours in this project thus far... Everything I made with my own hands, except the rear bumper which is an oem ///M that I had to widen because it wasn't wide enough for what I was after. The quarters and fenders are about 2'' wider per side. All the bumper work was done with a polyurethane welder, no fiberglass anywhere on this build. I cut and widened the oem m-tech front bumper, which I've redone a few times because the body lines didn't turn out as pretty as I wanted. For you number guys out there, the front will fit up to a 295 tire and the rear a 335 width tire for a rub free fitment. I'm going to run a 275/315 staggered setup for street because this car is daily driven. Or will be... Hope to have the car painted in the coming weeks. Next on the list is to fabricate a bolt in roll bar, get some fixed buckets, harnesses, and a set of Forgeline wheels. And yes... I track this car. Let me know your thoughts fellas.

I will continue to upload more pictures as the progress goes on.

slimxb8 · 01-28-2015, 05:12 AM

Love it! like how subtle it is.

buzzard · 01-28-2015, 08:31 AM

Looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product.

mpaone23 · 01-28-2015, 09:16 AM

Now this is what I like to see

. Something original and not the normal liberty walk over-fender kits that are everywhere right now. Those are tacky, this is not.

OP, I am excited to see the car complete. Have you ever thought of possibly turning your finished product into a kit to sell? I'm sure there would be a decent sized market for this.

ethanjoon · 01-28-2015, 09:20 AM

Wow, you're amazing OP! Can't wait to see the progress

55Nomad · 01-28-2015, 09:20 AM

Interesting. I look forward to seeing the finished car.

StevenY. · 01-28-2015, 09:27 AM

Very nice, in for more pics!

Taran.J · 01-28-2015, 10:58 AM

Damn this is more respected to me since its diy

Vin328IX · 01-28-2015, 11:01 AM

Looks good. Nice and clean, follows the lines of the body which is important.

rbtamms · 01-28-2015, 11:04 AM

I'm excited to see the finish product...

SLOWER · 01-28-2015, 11:16 AM

A 335 rear tire?!

clgrubb144 · 01-28-2015, 12:16 PM

Thanks for the encouragement guys. As for some more pictures here they are.

Route 16 · 01-28-2015, 12:27 PM

Car scenes need more of this. Nothings rushed and done with passion with a personal touch.

e90Nate · 01-28-2015, 01:19 PM

well done! what a proper build, no shortcuts taken, cant wait to see the finished product!

mvallido · 01-28-2015, 01:24 PM

waiting for completion.

Gizm0 · 01-28-2015, 01:34 PM

Are you on the SWVA BMW Enthusiast group on facebook?

clgrubb144 · 01-28-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizm0

Are you on the SWVA BMW Enthusiast group on facebook?

Yea, I'm Conner

clgrubb144 · 01-28-2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Route 16

Car scenes need more of this. Nothings rushed and done with passion with a personal touch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90Nate

well done! what a proper build, no shortcuts taken, cant wait to see the finished product!

Thanks guys!

UMich_335i · 01-28-2015, 01:51 PM

Holy rubber, that is awesome.

zero2sixtyZ · 01-28-2015, 01:51 PM

In for updates. Looks great so far.

drewnel22 · 01-28-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by clgrubb144

Thanks guys!

Looks great Conner! Can't wait to see it this spring when you are done and I can actually come out to a meet.

MrSlickk · 01-28-2015, 02:12 PM

Looks awesome man! You keeping it the same color?

01-27-2015, 09:57 PM	#1
clgrubb144 Private First Class 47 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Va iTrader: (1)	Custom E90 Wide Body Build The last several months I've been working on a custom wide body for my e90 and the end is nearing. I only work on the car with my spare time (which isn't much) so it's taking me a while. Probably have 150 hours in this project thus far... Everything I made with my own hands, except the rear bumper which is an oem ///M that I had to widen because it wasn't wide enough for what I was after. The quarters and fenders are about 2'' wider per side. All the bumper work was done with a polyurethane welder, no fiberglass anywhere on this build. I cut and widened the oem m-tech front bumper, which I've redone a few times because the body lines didn't turn out as pretty as I wanted. For you number guys out there, the front will fit up to a 295 tire and the rear a 335 width tire for a rub free fitment. I'm going to run a 275/315 staggered setup for street because this car is daily driven. Or will be... Hope to have the car painted in the coming weeks. Next on the list is to fabricate a bolt in roll bar, get some fixed buckets, harnesses, and a set of Forgeline wheels. And yes... I track this car. Let me know your thoughts fellas. I will continue to upload more pictures as the progress goes on. Last edited by clgrubb144; 01-28-2015 at 12:23 PM..
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01-28-2015, 05:12 AM	#2
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01-28-2015, 08:31 AM	#3
buzzard Lieutenant 113 Rep 450 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i "LCI" M-SPORT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [9.00]	Looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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01-28-2015, 09:16 AM	#4
mpaone23 Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, NY iTrader: (5)	Now this is what I like to see . Something original and not the normal liberty walk over-fender kits that are everywhere right now. Those are tacky, this is not. OP, I am excited to see the car complete. Have you ever thought of possibly turning your finished product into a kit to sell? I'm sure there would be a decent sized market for this.
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01-28-2015, 09:20 AM	#5
ethanjoon Major 184 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6MT, E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Wow, you're amazing OP! Can't wait to see the progress __________________ 2010 E92 335xi FBO 6-speed (Space Grey over Tobago Blue) 2006 E90 330i 6-speed (Arktis Blue over Black) 1984 E23 733i 5-speed (Delphin Grey over Pearl Beige)
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01-28-2015, 09:20 AM	#6
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01-28-2015, 09:27 AM	#7
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01-28-2015, 10:58 AM	#8
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01-28-2015, 11:01 AM	#9
Vin328IX New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2011 328IX Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Westchester County, New York iTrader: (0)	Looks good. Nice and clean, follows the lines of the body which is important.
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01-28-2015, 11:04 AM	#10
rbtamms Major 63 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 and 2013 F25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	I'm excited to see the finish product... __________________
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01-28-2015, 11:16 AM	#11
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01-28-2015, 12:16 PM	#12
clgrubb144 Private First Class 47 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Va iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the encouragement guys. As for some more pictures here they are.
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01-28-2015, 12:27 PM	#13
Route 16 I got lei'd 844 Rep 7,593 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dark Side of the Moon iTrader: (62)	Car scenes need more of this. Nothings rushed and done with passion with a personal touch.
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01-28-2015, 01:19 PM	#14
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01-28-2015, 01:24 PM	#15
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01-28-2015, 01:34 PM	#16
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01-28-2015, 01:51 PM	#19
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01-28-2015, 02:12 PM	#22
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